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HUI 41

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,037 mi
Last recorded96,037 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 41
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 96,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 94,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement in nearside front seat mechanism.

Slight rusting on front shock absorber casings.

Pass 12 Jun 2018

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2018

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015
Pass 3 Apr 2014
Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,918 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,122 miles

wiper split

Pass 31 May 2007 59,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2007 59,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2006 51,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2006 51,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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HUI 41 is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUI 41, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HUI 41 registered?

HUI 41 is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HUI 41 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 41 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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